Locum Consultant in Colorectal SurgeryinSouthamptoninSouthamptonPUBLISHED TUE 29 OCT 2024
Band Consultant: £105,504 to £139,882 a year
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Opportunity to work in a busy tertiary referral teaching hospital with a strong reputation in colorectal surgery.
Collaborate with a diverse team of 13 colorectal consultants, gaining insights and support from experienced colleagues.
Involvement in multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) for colorectal cancer and IBD, enhancing clinical knowledge and patient care.
Manage a varied case load including elective and emergency surgeries, providing a comprehensive surgical experience.
Potential for personal and professional growth through opportunities in training, teaching, and involvement in research and clinical trials.
Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
Flexibility within a 10+1 PA job plan, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Colorectal Surgery to join their colorectal team within the Surgery Care Group. This role involves managing a general surgical caseload, including major trauma, while focusing on subspecialist colorectal interests. The successful candidate will work alongside a team of 13 consultants in a busy tertiary referral teaching hospital, engaging in activities such as elective laparoscopic and open surgeries, MDT meetings for colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, as well as outpatient clinics. The position includes a 10+1 PA job plan with responsibilities for covering unselected emergency weekend duties on a 1:20 rota.
Candidates must have GMC specialist registration and ideally possess a postgraduate higher degree or post CCT fellowship. The role offers opportunities for management, training, teaching, and involvement in research and trials. The Trust emphasises a supportive team environment and seeks individuals willing to engage in wider aspects of consultant practice.
Candidates must have GMC specialist registration and ideally possess a postgraduate higher degree or post CCT fellowship. The role offers opportunities for management, training, teaching, and involvement in research and trials. The Trust emphasises a supportive team environment and seeks individuals willing to engage in wider aspects of consultant practice.
Opportunity to work in a busy tertiary referral teaching hospital with a strong reputation in colorectal surgery.
Collaborate with a diverse team of 13 colorectal consultants, gaining insights and support from experienced colleagues.
Involvement in multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) for colorectal cancer and IBD, enhancing clinical knowledge and patient care.
Manage a varied case load including elective and emergency surgeries, providing a comprehensive surgical experience.
Potential for personal and professional growth through opportunities in training, teaching, and involvement in research and clinical trials.
Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
Flexibility within a 10+1 PA job plan, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
An opportunity has arisen to join the Colorectal team within the Surgery Care Group as a locum Consultant Surgeon in Colorectal with a 10+1 PA job plan. Candidates should be able to manage an undifferentiated general surgical take including major trauma and should have a subspecialist colorectal interest. Candidates should have GMC specialist registration.
You will be part of a team of 13 colorectal consultants working in a busy tertiary referral teaching hospital. Elective working will include colorectal cancer MDT's and IBD MDT's, elective laparoscopic and open surgery, Colonoscopy lists and outpatient activity. You will be expected to cover the unselected emergency weekend take on a 1:20 rota. Further weekend working covering emergency colorectal 1:20 and colorectal ward rounds 1:20 resulting in 3:20 weekends worked.
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WHAT YOULL DO:
- Have an elective colorectal practice with a subspecialist interest
- Manage an undifferentiated general surgical take (paired with a colleague)
- Manage general surgical major trauma
- Opportunities to take on management / supervisor roles
- Opportunities to be involved in training, teaching, research / trials and university work
- Be part of a very supportive team
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
- Ideally post graduate higher degree
- Ideally post CCT fellowship
- Interest in wider aspects of consultant practice (as above)
- Willingness to work a 10-11 PA contract
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